Six Nations 2013: Ireland v England - in pictures

With both sides having recorded resounding victories in their opening matches last weekend, the stage is set for a critical fixture in the Irish capital. England have been forced to make one change, bringing in James Haskell for the injured Ben Morgan, while Ireland are unchanged – even Brian O'Driscoll is selected, his wife having given birth to a baby girl this morning Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

On a piebald pitch that's soaked with rain, Owen Farrell of England kicks a penalty to score the opening points of the match Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rob Kearney of Ireland is tackled by Brad Barritt of England Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Billy Twelvetrees, who was so impressive on his England debut against Scotland last week, charges forwards Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Kearney offloads as he is tackled. Ireland are looking ragged Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

O'Driscoll looks for support as he is tackled by Twelvetrees. Ireland have gained greater territory than England but have achieved little with it Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Worse still they've now lost two players through injury - first Simon Zebo, then Jonathan Sexton Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

The pitch is cutting up terribly in the second half as rain pelts the stadium. Having been 6-0 down at the break, Ireland have reeled themselves back to 6-6 thanks to the boot of Ronan O'Gara and the sinbinning of James Haskill (pictured) Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

O'Driscoll, the former Irish captain, is guilty of a bad handling error Photograph: Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images

England's captain Chris Robshaw charges towards Gordon D'Arcy of Ireland, leading his side stoically while they're down to 14 men Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Thanks to two further penalties from Owen Farrell, England edge ahead Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

... and so it ends, 12-6 to England on Irish soil Photograph: David Davies/PA

Farrell gets a pat on the back from his father, the England assistant coach Andy Farrell, for a job well done Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images